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Global Combat Air Programme: Typhoon Aircraft

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 8 September 2025UIN 71994

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans the Global Combat Air Programme has to use the EJ200 engine.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) is developing a new aircraft to enter service in the mid-2030s. The early flying demonstrator will utilise EJ200 engines, these engines won’t be used in the final production model.

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